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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.61, 1,477.45 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.61, 1,477.45 and 628.52 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.61 : 1,477.45 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.61/1,477.45 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.61x = 1,477.45 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.61x = 928,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,597.92/1,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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